Communal area refurbishment · London
Communal area refurbishment in Lambeth
We refurbish communal entrances, stairs and landings in social housing blocks in Lambeth, keeping escape routes safe throughout.
Social landlords in Lambeth can appoint us for communal area refurbishment, from a single home to a programme. The London Borough of Lambeth still owns about 24,051 council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.
Lambeth at a glance
- Council
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Region
- London
- Council homes
- Council-owned, managed by the council
- Approx. council homes
- 24,051 (2020)
- Housing standard
- Decent Homes Standard (England)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
- Population
- 321,813 (2020 estimate)
- Regional price factor
- 1.22 (VOA 2026)
Council housing status from Housing Revenue Account records (MHCLG and the 2012 HRA list, updated for later transfers) and council publications, checked October 2026. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.
Who owns the social homes in Lambeth?
The London Borough of Lambeth still owns council homes in Lambeth and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 24,051 council homes (2020). Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.
What do we cover in Lambeth?
- Non-slip flooring and stair nosings
- LED lighting, including emergency lighting coordination
- Post boxes, notice boards and wayfinding signage
- Fire doors, compartmentation and signage within the area
- Bin and cycle store improvements
How do we deliver it?
We plan and phase works so residents can get in and out safely, and our method statements prohibit wedging fire doors open or leaving them off their closers.
Which rules apply in Lambeth?
Under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, in residential buildings with storeys over 11 metres high, communal fire doors must be checked every three months and flat entrance doors every year on a best-endeavours basis. The Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed that flat entrance doors fall under the Fire Safety Order.
Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about communal area refurbishment
What does communal area refurbishment cost in Lambeth?
We price communal area refurbishment in Lambeth after a survey rather than from a guide range, because the scope of floors, lighting, door entry and fire safety items varies from block to block. Send us the details and we will arrange a visit.
Questions about communal area refurbishment in Lambeth
Does the London Borough of Lambeth still own council homes?
The London Borough of Lambeth still owns council homes in Lambeth and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 24,051 council homes (2020). Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.
Do you also work near Lambeth?
Yes. We take on communal area refurbishment across London, including Southwark, Wandsworth, Lewisham and the City of London, and in every other UK nation.
Which housing standard applies in Lambeth?
Social homes in England must meet the Decent Homes Standard, enforced through the Regulator of Social Housing's Safety and Quality Standard. A reformed standard, confirmed in January 2026, must be met by 2035 at the latest.
Other works we carry out in Lambeth
- Whole-house retrofit
- Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment
- Responsive repairs
- Bathroom replacement programmes
- Fire stopping and compartmentation
- Loft and cavity wall insulation
- Planned maintenance and Decent Homes works
- Housing disrepair works
- Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment
- Roofing and rainwater goods
- Damp and mould remediation
- External wall insulation